Options for Purchase
May. 20, 2025
Recommend Purchasing from Computer Manuacturer's web stores and, Brick-and-Mortar stores, or Virginia Tech Bookstore. Be sure to reference this requirement.
You are not required to purchase your computer from any specific vendor!
You are not required to purchase your computer from Virginia Tech.
Be sure to carefully evaluate the warranty options from retailers to make sure you are getting Accidental Damage protection. The best warranties come from the computer manufacturer, rather than a third party.
Options Include, but are not limited to:
Virginia Tech Bookstore
- Double-check machines sold by the bookstore to assure they meet the requirements listed here.
- Contact the bookstore by phone: 540-231-6114 for their latest information and offerings.
https://www.bkstr.com/virginiatechstore
Direct from Manufacturer
Below are links to a few popular laptop brands, but you are not limited to these brands. Shop around for the best deal for you that meets the requirement.
- Dell
2025 Video Guide: Configuring a Laptop on Dell.com - Lenovo
2025 Video Guide: Configuring a Laptop on Lenovo.com/us/en/vt - Microsoft Surface Business Laptops - Purchase from VT Bookstore or CDW-G
- HP
Video Guide: Configuring a laptop on HP.com - Acer
- Asus
- MSI
For Computer Science majors ONLY: See notes on this page.
Retailers
- Brick-and-mortar, and online retailers such as Amazon, Best Buy, CDW, Micro Center, and many others. Be sure to carefully evaluate the warranty options from retailers to make sure you are getting Accidental Damage protection.
Do you still have questions?
If you need more immediate assistance, please email our Instructional Technology Office or call 540-231-9076.